Period: June 1 – 12, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: steady at typical low seasonal levels; various manufacturing facilities are closed for the yearly maintenance. Weather situation: an “El Nino” has been declared by Australian meteorology officials, which results in warm dry conditions covering …
New Zealand: availability of supplies for export [News Oceania n°12/2015] Read More »
Period: May 18 – 29, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: has marginally declined, also because weather conditions have been detrimental to cow comfort levels. Weather situation: rain and cold weather over most of the major dairy producing areas. Milk producers: weather has contributed to an …
Oceania: Butter prices on the low end of the global market [News Oceania n°11/2015] Read More »
Period: May 4 – 15, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: in recent weeks has seen a marginal increase as autumn calving has added cows to the milking herd. Weather situation: the first significant cold spell has covered most of the major dairy producing …
Oceania: demand for SMP and WMP is flat [News Oceania n°10/2015] Read More »
Period: April 20 – May 1 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: is showing some increases, due to favorable weather conditions. March 2015 milk production was 4.9% above March 2014. Weather situation: conditions are favorable for milk production. NEW ZEALAND Milk production: continues to decline, …
Oceania: is the market at its low point? [News Oceania n°9/2015] Read More »
Period: April 6 – 17, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: increases, leaded by the weather. Weather situation: favorable to milk production in most dairy regions. NEW ZEALAND Milk production: February milk production was 1.86 million Tons, -5.7% if compared to February 2014 and +5.5 …
Oceania: the decrease in prices continues [News Oceania n°8/2015] Read More »
Period: March 23 – April 3, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: Dairy Australia reports that February 2015 milk production in Australia was 2.8% above February 2014. Expectations for full season growth in milk production of 2% are voiced. Weather situation: weather has been …
Oceania: a bear market for milk powders [News Oceania n°7/2015] Read More »
Period: March 9 – 20, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: has been supported by favorable weather conditions and fairly good producer margins. Weather situation: favorable over most of the key dairying regions. Recent rains across southern Australia have improved paddocks, and producers are …
Oceania: competition with Europe increases [News Oceania n°6/2015] Read More »
Period: February 23 – March 6, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: is holding fairly steady compared to recent weeks. January 2015 milk production in Australia was 0.6% above January 2014. Weather situation: a strong cyclone made landfall in Queensland and triggered thunderstorms over …
Period: February 9 – 20, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: near the seasonal low point. Current milk production volumes estimated just above year ago levels. Weather situation: cooler weather conditions across Southern Australia has extended pasture utilization and delayed forage purchases for some …
Period: January 26 – February 6, 2015 AUSTRALIA Milk production: moved marginally lower. Weather situation: many parts of the country are already experiencing dry conditions which will impact livestock and crops in 2015. Milk producers: hay demand has slowed as dairy producers are …
